News for Employees
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Plan for Flooding and Road Closures
Flooding and road closures are affecting bus routes, traffic patterns, and commuting times in the Madison area. Please use caution while driving and do not attempt to drive through flooded streets. Drivers should approach campus from the south or west in order to avoid the isthmus. The latest information on road conditions is available at cityofmadison.com/flooding and alerts.wisc.edu. Campus impacts and a more detailed list of resources can be found at transportation.wisc.edu.
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UW Operating Normally During Weather Emergency
UW–Madison expects to operate normally as Dane County deals with the effects of widespread flooding. The weather emergency has had minimal impact on campus. However, many employees have been directly affected by the flooding in the broader community. UW employees should use caution when making decisions regarding their health and safety and travel. Supervisors are expected to honor reasonable requests of employees to arrive late or to leave early because of inclement weather, including the need to deal with flooding issues at home. Employees should notify their supervisors if they cannot report to work or will report late.
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Transgender Health Benefits Reinstated as of Jan. 1
The Group Insurance Board (GIB) last week voted to include coverage of transgender surgery for state employees starting Jan 1, 2019. In July, six UW System chancellors, including UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, sent a letter to the board asking that the coverage be reinstated. The decision by the GIB removed the exclusion for transgender services. Like other health services, these benefits will now be determined by medical necessity. UW–Madison employees with questions about specific coverage should contact their health plan.
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New Parking Policies Effective in September
UW–Madison parking policies for 2018–19 include changes to daytime hourly parking rates, Lot 51 hours of control, and gated facility operations. Effective Sept. 1, the daytime hourly visitor parking rate for all gated lots will change. Lot 51 (by 30 N. Mills Street) will no longer have public parking on evenings and weekends. Starting Sept. 8, all gated parking lots will have gate equipment arms down at all times. Lots 17, 20, 36, and 76 will continue to be available at no charge on weekends, and Lot 7 is no charge on Sundays. People will pull a ticket to enter the lot and must use it to exit.
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Accept Round 3 Parking Offers by Sept. 4
The third round of parking offers were sent August 22. These offers must be accepted and purchased by Tuesday, Sept. 4. Those who missed the third round can apply by Sept. 4 for the fourth application periodTo accept and purchase an offer, visit go.wisc.edu/s8g6tp. To apply for a parking permit, visit go.wisc.edu/jfj079.
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Plan Ahead for Campus Parking on August 31
The Wisconsin Badgers will play the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31. A Friday night football game will bring thousands of visitors to campus at the end of the work week. Traffic and delays are expected. Some parking permit holders will need to relocate their vehicles before 5 p.m. on August 31. Parking details, including a list of parking lots affected, can be found at transportation.wisc.edu. To reduce congestion on campus, some UW–Madison employees may wish to consider leaving work early or taking time off (with supervisor approval). Employees are also encouraged to travel to campus by bus, carpool, biking or walking on game day.
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Faculty and Staff Meal Plan Offers Savings
UW–Madison faculty and staff can save money at any of six University Housing dining locations by joining a meal plan offered by University Housing. For a $25 annual fee, members receive a 20 percent discount on most food items during the academic year (Aug. 27, 2018–May 3, 2019). Program members must use their Wiscard for purchases to receive the discount. Deposits can be made to a Wiscard account online, in person, or by mail. To sign up for the meal plan, visit the Dining Office in the lower level of the Gordon Dining and Event Center.
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Reesor Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Lori Reesor has joined UW–Madison in the newly created role of vice chancellor for student affairs. Her first day was July 1. The vice chancellor role is designed to strengthen the student experience on campus. Units reporting to the new vice chancellor for student affairs are the Wisconsin Union, the Division of Recreational Sports, University Health Services and the Division of Student Life. Reesor has started meeting with employees of the units that report to her. Reesor has a Twitter page @LoriReesor.
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Alumni Park Event Introduces UW Traditions
UW–Madison faculty and staff are welcome to join the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) for an open house at Alumni Park and One Alumni Place. “Tours and Traditions” is scheduled for Aug. 28, 29 and 30 from 1–3 p.m. Participants will enjoy an informal talk on “UW Traditions: From Bucky Badger to the Wisconsin Idea.” The talk is followed by a guided tour of Alumni Park and its exhibits. Light refreshments will be served. Each tour and talk takes approximately 30 minutes. Participants can stay for the entire event, drop in for part of it, or join the event in progress. View the event schedule at alumnipark.com.
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Accept Round Two Parking Offers; Apply for Round Three
Parking offers for those who submitted a 2018–19 parking permit application by August 7 were emailed August 8–9. These offers must be accepted and purchased by Tuesday, Aug. 21 or the offer will expire. If you applied and did not receive an offer, you were added to a waiting list and may get an offer in a future round. Those who missed the first two rounds of applications can apply from August 8–21. Bus passes, motorcycle and moped parking permits, and afternoon and night parking permits are available for purchase now through the Transportation Services eBusiness portal. To accept and purchase an offer, visit go.wisc.edu/s8g6tp. To apply for a parking permit, visit go.wisc.edu/jfj079.